South Shore debris cleanup scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 27

Published on October 23, 2026

POʻIPŪ – The Department of Public Works and its contractor, Earthworks Pacific Inc., will hold the final debris cleanup along Hoʻonā, Lāwaʻi, Alania, and Amio roads on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Preliminary sorting will begin Monday, Oct. 26.

The public is asked to drive with caution in these areas, as heavy equipment and vehicles will be in use.

As this is the final debris sweep for the area, residents are reminded not to place any additional debris, green waste, appliances, or other materials in the County right-of-way moving forward.

All transfer stations and the Kekaha Landfill are operating normally, and residents should dispose of or recycle waste at the appropriate facilities. Under County ordinance, the penalty for littering is a fine of up to $250 for each offense, and for each day a violation occurs or continues.

Please kōkua and keep Kauaʻi clean. For questions about proper disposal, contact the Public Works Solid Waste Division at 808-241-4841 or solidwaste@kauai.gov.

Map of the final debris cleanup area along Hoʻonā, Lāwaʻi, Alania, and Amio roads.

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